THE ART OF LIVING

1 The creative collaboration of French designer André Arbus and the renowned glassmakers of Murano makes this a covetable item. A thriving glassmaking region for centuries, Murano is now synonymous with the highest quality handmade glassware in the world. Such artistic alliances helped buoy the popularity of Murano glass, even in the post-war years. Pablo Picasso, Hans Arp and Max Ernst have all collaborated with glasshouses in Murano.

2 Such a fine example of Murano glass truly fulfills a dual role. Not only is this a functional light, but also an exquisite work of decorative art.

3 Handmade by a master of glass. Making glass by hand is a complex process, refined in the Murano glasshouses since the 11th century. Just as one would pore over the brushstrokes of a painter, this proximity to the hand of the glassmaster is alluring, and adds a certain exclusivity.

4 Representing a wealth of technical skill, this chandelier is the product of years dedicated to refining the art of glassmaking. Made from silica, heated to a liquid state and shaped as it cools, sodium oxide is added to adjust cooling rates, and specialised tools and a wide variety of techniques affect colour, opacity and surface decoration.

5 A glass pendant has become the classic souvenir of a trip to Venice and Murano, but why not take such timeless beauty one step further. A Murano chandelier is like a jewel for an interior, enhancing both classic and modern styles.